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David’s Diary

In the old days school began in September, after Labor Day, but this weekend I listened to stories of my grandchildren as they anticipate their first day back in school. One of my favorite bumper stickers says: “If you can read this, thank a teacher.” We can all thank our teachers both for the skills… Read more David’s Diary

Forward Together is the title of one of Dr. William Barber’s books. Next Sunday, August 13, we will show the video of Dr. Barber’s address to the Disciples of Christ General Assembly. You can also see some of his sermons and talks on online. He is the pastor of Greenleaf Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)… Read more David’s Diary

In a conversation after worship someone suggested to me that we show the film clip of the Rev. Dr. William Barber II during worship instead of before or after worship. What a good idea! So, as part of the sermon this Sunday I will use a short clip of Dr. Barber and then give an… Read more David’s Diary

My birthday is coming this week, July 27th. Birthdays are equal opportunity events. Everyone has one. Yet, birthdays are special events because they come only once a year. No matter who you are or where you are, you only get one birthday. You get to celebrate your birth day every year. It’s an annual event.… Read more DAVID’S DIARY

This week I am attending the Wild Goose Festival in Hot Springs, NC. It is an honor to be invited to present a workshop on the themes of my book. This festival, which you can learn about online, runs from July 13-16. There will be a total of 250 workshops during the course of this… Read more David’s Diary

The following Independence Day prayer was written by Reverend Sandhya Jha and published by Chalice Press. I have modified it a bit for the sake of brevity. God of all nations and ours, As we ask the long-posed question, “does that star spangled banner yet wave/ o’er the land of the free and the home… Read more David’s Diary …

The proposed healthcare legislation is bad for the economy and bad for people, yet Kansas Senator Roberts supports it. Senator Moran says that he is weighing the issues and wants to hear from you. The Congressional Budget Office says that if the proposed legislation becomes law it will result in 22 million people being uninsured… Read more (UN)HEALTHCARE FOR ALL

We all know what makes Pine Valley Christian Church a great place. It’s the people, the music, the dynamic worship, the good times we share with each other, and the ways we support one another when things get rough. I’ve talked about it in the past but it worth repeating. The spiritual glue of the… Read more One-Anothering

Our friends at New Hope Christian Church tell us that there are two traditions to explain the origin of Father’s Day. According to one tradition, Sonora Smart Dodd wanted to honor her father, who had raised her as a single parent. So, on July 19, 1909, in Spokane, Washington, she organized a tribute to her… Read more Father’s Day & Gay Pride & Family

My DOC calendar reminds me that today, June 5th, is “World Environment Day.” June, 8th is “World Oceans Day.” These are good reminders of our responsibility to care for the earth. These important observances also remind of us the need for faith communities to stand with all who support the Paris climate accord. Checking the… Read more David’s Diary